Christian Dior Black Crocodile 'Doctor' Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Black crocodile 'doctor' bag with a golden metal fastener on a rigid frame
Christian Dior Black Crocodile 'Doctor' Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Black crocodile 'doctor' bag with a golden metal fastener on a rigid frame
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Black Crocodile Wooden Handle Doctors Large Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Outrageously gorgeous Gucci Doctors Large Bag! From none other, than the fabulous Tom Ford. Made
Incredible Crocodile Antique Chicago Doctor's Bag
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful turn of the century antique doctor's bag. Incredible patina. 100% crocodile leather
Lederer Center Cut Crocodile Doctors Bag
By Lederer
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly chic Lederer mini crocodile "doctor's bag" made in France circa 1960. Hard framed bag
Incredible 1950s Crocodile "Doctor's Bag" Purse w/ Lock
Located in Gresham, OR
This is an incredibly stylish 1950s black crocodile "doctor's bag" style purse in EXCELLENT
GUCCI black CROCODILE WOODEN HANDLE DOCTOR Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci by Tom Ford docotors bag in black soft crocodile with distressed wooden handles. Vintage 2002
Little Embossed Crocodile Leather Doctor Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage brown leather doctor bag has a silver/gold handle, gold color press lock, comes not
Exotic Leather Handbag - '70s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Collection Privée brown crocodile leather bag. "Doctor Bag" style with inside pockets, decorated
Crocodile Doctors Bag Harrods London
By Harrods
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Luxurious genuine crocodile Doctors Bag. Purchased at Harrods London in the 1980's, there is no
Gucci Vintage Cognac Crocodile Doctor Bag with Bamboo Handle
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, ON
Gucci vintage cognac crocodile doctor bag with bamboo handle. Circa late 1990's. Suede lined, matte
Black Crocodile Doctor's Bag
By Lederer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant little Doctor-style bag in black center skin crocodile. Spacious interior
Tom Ford Natalia Doctor Bag Pony Hair with Crocodile Medium
By Tom Ford
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 11", Width 15", Depth 6" Designer: Tom Ford Model: Natalia Doctor Bag
Prada Frame Doctor Bag Crocodile Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
8", Height 11.5", Width 17.5", Depth 6" Designer: Prada Model: Frame Doctor Bag Crocodile Large
Loewe Chocolate Crocodile Leather Gold Doctor Evening Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Loewe
Located in Chicago, IL
Loewe Chocolate Brown Crocodile Leather Gold Doctor Evening Top Handle Satchel Bag Crocodile Gold
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
$295Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small - Medium
1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
Gai Mattiolo 1990s Sexy Semi Sheer Leopard Brown Metallic Vintage 90s Dress
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s GAI MATTIOLO vintage semi sheer leopard print brown semi sheer sleeveless dress! Features intricate embroidery on the bodice, which covers the breasts. Gold, silver and...
Sable Fur Coat with Huge Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brown luxurious sable fur coat with huge collar We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore. Details: Soft natural sable fur, which it's very easy to wear In brown hone...
$736Sale Price|30% Off
Thierry Mugler Couture Vintage Iconic Angel Flacon Print Asymetric Halter Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER Couture vintage rare iconic angel flacon print asymetric halter dress. Spaghetti strap. Silver toned hardware. Back zippered closure. Label reads THIERRY MUGLER Cout...
2000s Gianfranco Ferre Black Mock Neck Brown Leather Lace Up Corset Top
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black Gianfranco Ferre faux leather accented top. From the 2000s, this chic black knit top features short sleeves, a mock neck, and is made complete with a l...
Julien Macdonald Asymmetrical Sheer Lace Panels Black Dress
By Julien Macdonald
Located in Naples, FL
Julien Macdonald Asymmetrical Sheer Lace Panels Black Dress IT 40 Black Julien Macdonald strapless mini dress featuring sheer lace panels, structured bust, lace trim, asymmetrical h...
New Etro Silk Paisley Print Orange Black Long Dress with Belt It. 42
By Etro
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Etro Silk Paisley Long Dress with Belt Designer size 42 100% Silk, Famous Etro Paisley Print, Orange and Black Colors, Attached Belt, Side Zip Closure, Fully Lined in Black Silk....
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Luxurious Vintage Blonde Striped Fox Fur Stole - White Fur Collar
Located in Sheffield, GB
Luxurious Blonde Striped Fox Fur Stole Collar A superb Vintage fox fur stole (Circa 1970). Crafted from exquisitely plush pelts of striped blonde Arctic Fox fur, lined in a cream fa...
Edwardian Ivory Light Weight Silk Haute Couture Blouse With Mother-Of-Pearl But
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Ivory Light Weight Silk Haute Couture Blouse With Mother-Of-Pearl Buttons From Paris
Moschino Wrap Car Wash Hem Maxi Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black dress in a fine silky knit from Moschino. It is maxi length with a wrapped bodice, ruched band at the hips and fabulous skirt with a car wash hem comprised of 6 panels open t...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Nude Fabric Small Lady Dior Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
CHRISTIAN DIOR Nude Fabric Small Lady Dior Handbag. This adorable Christian Dior Lady Dior handbag is in good condition. The item does show some sign of use with some fading of the...
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.